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Sandra Wollner wins top prize with 'Everytime' at Sarajevo Film Festival

Austrian director Sandra Wollner received the top prize at the Sarajevo Film Festival for her film 'Everytime.'

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Sandra Wollner wins top prize with 'Everytime' at Sarajevo Film Festival — Archive photoPhoto: Harald Krichel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sandra Wollner, an Austrian director, won the top prize at this year's Sarajevo Film Festival for her film 'Everytime.' The award, the Heart of Sarajevo, was presented on Friday evening at the National Theatre in the city during the festival's closing ceremony.

'Everytime' is the third feature film by Sandra Wollner, who was born in 1983 in Leoben and now lives in Berlin. The film deals with themes of grief and loss and has been praised for its sensitive narrative style.

The win at the Sarajevo Film Festival follows her success at Cannes, where Wollner received an award. This latest recognition highlights the international acclaim she enjoys for her filmmaking.

The Sarajevo Film Festival is regarded as one of the most important film festivals in Southeast Europe, attracting numerous filmmakers from around the world each year. This year's event featured many outstanding works.

The festival's winners and films are selected by an international jury composed of professionals from the film industry. Sandra Wollner triumphed in a strong competition, receiving the prestigious honor for her work.

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